10/15/2026
Caribou hunting brings generations together
Recently, a group of 4 hunters from Taloyoak, steered by Cody Avadluk with the support of the local Guardians, headed out in the land of Netsilik, for a caribou hunt. Elder David Nanook picked the location. He joined the group to share his knowledge with younger hunters. He taught (at night!) the hunters the traditional butchering techniques on a fresh Pangiq harvested, instruct the group on how to cache meat under rocks in the fall time, how to use caribou legs rather than leave them behind, and shared many stories.
Back in town, the program hired a dozen of women from the community to cook various caribou meals in preparation for a community feast!! The feast was opened to everyone, bringing people together around country foods, traditions, laughs, and the culture of sharing. The next day, women worked at the Netsilik school to clean and dry the hides while instructing the younger generations; from kindergarten to grade 9.
The caribou camp created valuable opportunities for intergenerational learning, strengthened connections to Inuit cultural heritage, and help country food access for community members. The activities were filmed on camera. We will edit short movie tutorials showing the butchering, cooking, meat preparation and hide preparation. The movies will be available to all.
Qujannamiik to the hunters, Elders, and everyone who helped make this gathering possible!
